Teenager charged with perverting justice in Kaea Karauria murder case

Tuesday 17 June 2025 · 5 outlets · 5 reports · updated Tue 17 Jun 2025, 6:36pm

A teenage girl has been charged with wilfully attempting to pervert the course of justice following the stabbing death of 15-year-old Kaea Karauria in Napier. Police say the teen allegedly threatened a witness after the May incident. She is scheduled to appear in the Hastings Youth Court.

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1. RNZTue 17 Jun 2025, 4:42pm

   Kaea Karauria murder: Teenager accused of threatening witness (opens in new tab)

2. StuffTue 17 Jun 2025, 4:42pm

   Teen girl accused of witness tampering in Napier murder case (opens in new tab)

3. NZ HeraldTue 17 Jun 2025, 4:44pm

   Napier homicide: Teen girl charged with interfering in Kaea Karauria murder investigation (opens in new tab)

4. 1NewsTue 17 Jun 2025, 6:21pm

   Kaea Karauria: Teen girl arrested for allegedly threatening witness (opens in new tab)

5. Otago Daily TimesTue 17 Jun 2025, 6:36pm

   Teen arrested, allegedly threatened witness in murder investigation (opens in new tab)